Synopsis, Our Opinion: Unusual varietal that was both alluring and savory.
Producer/Winery: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California.
Grape Variety: Mourvedre.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Adelaida District Paso Robles; Central Coast, California.
Vintage: 2013
Price: $30.00 (With a club members discount)
Purchased From: Tablas Creek Vineyard; Paso Robles, California.
Paired With: Pizza with rich homemade pesto sauce, BBQ chicken, onions and mozzarella cheese.
Tasting:
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Opened one hour before drinking. Just on the edge between clear and opaque, dark garnet color with a light purplish rim. Very aromatic with ripe dark fruit, damp earth and smoky aromas. Juicy fruit sweet, zealous, medium to full body and a 150-grip texture. Abundant tart cherry, blackberry, current and cardamon flavors. Brisk acidity, leathery tannins that really grow through a vehement peppery spice and sweet cardamon tasting finish. Soft and juicy through mid-palate, then a slight coarseness through the end. Unusual varietal that was both alluring and savory.
Photo from Tablas Creek Vineyard.
See also: Other Tablas Creek Vineyard wines we have reviewed.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: 0 89419 25203 3
Imported by: Not applicable.